“Anything but Chardonnay” Tasting

  1. “Vulcaia” – 1997. Agricola INAMA, Veneto Italy: Savignon Blanc. Cave du Relax, 3,780 yen. Scored two glasses in Vini d’Italia/Gambero Rosso 2001 guide.
  2. “Alluvium Blanc”- 1997. Beringer, Napa Valley Calif. Semillon- Savignon Blanc- Chard. , Cave de Relax, 2980 yen
  3. “Le Viognier du Pesquie’ – 1998. Viognier, Vin de Pay de Vaucluse, Cave de Relax 1,480 yen
  4. “Condrieu” – 1997. E. Guigal, Rhone, France (Viognier), Cave de Relax 4,280 yen
  5. Viognier -1998 Alban Central Coast, Calif. . Wine Spectator 88 points – “Rich and full-bodied, with complex earthy fig, dried apricot and citrus flavors, turning spicy. Drink now. 350 cases made. Friends Of The Vine (“FOV”) 2,400 yen
  6. Viognier -1998 Alderbrook Sonoma County, California 1,980 yen, FOV
  7. Viognier - 1998 Zaca Mesa (“Roussanne” on the label but 100% Viognier), 1,980 yen. Parker 90 points FOV / Cave du Relax
  8. “Hildegard”- 1998. Au Bon Climat, Santa Maria Valley Calif. Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Aligote. Winemwaker Jim Clenden’s special wine in “old European style”. Cave du Relax, 6,580 yen
  9. Pinot Gris Reserve, -1998 Chelahem, Oregon. FOV 1,980 yen

Wines served with Dinner

  • Navarro Dry Gewurtraminer – 1998 California FOV 1,980 yen
  • Judd’s Hill Merlot,-1997 Juilana Vineyard, Napa Valley, California FOV 4,590 yen
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